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Learning to navigate through relationships and friendships and loving who we are.
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Send a text We’re still saying yes to every date, as I mentioned in the previous podcast. And we’re still keeping our standards high. We know what we want, and we’re standing on it. So yes, we’ll go out with you — but if you’re not the right one, we’ll keep dating until the right one comes along. Because we’re perfectly fine enjoying our own company — even if that means finding peace in a parking lot. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/
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Send a text When someone says, "Meet them where they are," it may sound mature to some, but I view it differently. To me, it suggests taking a back seat and remaining quiet, lowering your expectations, shrinking your standards, ignoring red flags, accepting less effort, and staying comfortable in a situation that isn’t growing. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/
Send a text It's important to be able to move on. Yes, it's gut-wrenching, but it's needed. I talked about being able to look at yourself in the mirror and if you can't...
Send a text I have come to the conclusion that healing on our own isn’t always effective. Sometimes, we need a distraction to keep our minds engaged. I understand that some of you may not agree with this perspective, and I respect that completely. However, I encourage you to listen to the entire episode and share your thoughts with me. As promised, Lady Bird Lake will be in my stories and on my Instagram page.
Send a text Nope, it's not about him, it's the investment!! It's a the waste of time, the things that were accumulated!
Send a text This is what grief looks like. You slowly remove yourself from society. You are zoned out during conversations.
Send a text I've been reflecting on this a lot since my mother and Lulu passed away. It has made me think about intimate relationships, leading me to conclude that if a woman is afraid of losing everything, she is more likely to choose a better partner. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/
Send a text We date with good intentions, believing that it will lead to positive outcomes and a bright future. We often willingly allow him to take the lead. Sometimes this leadership guides us toward something beautiful, but other times it leads us nowhere, resulting in years wasted on a path that was never truly ours. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/
Send a text We are always told to look at potential. He's doing great things; he's going somewhere, as our elder would say. He's a good man, Savannah! Well, is that a great thing to do these days?
Send a text It’s more important than ever to have better friendships. As I get older, I realize how much I need real friends in my life—friends who genuinely care about the relationship through both the sad times and the happy ones. I want friends who will walk through the fire with me and also dance on the tables when life is good. And honestly, I’m tired of one-sided friendships—the kind where someone talks nonstop about themselves, then goes silent the moment I start to speak. You can tell...
Send a text There’s a growing trend today where many marriages resemble close friendships more than marriages. Couples are sleeping in separate bedrooms, but many aren't seeking a divorce. I would argue that it is often the husbands who are leading this trend of not fulfilling their roles as real partners. So, what is a wife to do? https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/
Send a text The best approach in any relationship is to be your authentic self. If someone chooses to end a relationship or friendship, it simply means the connection wasn’t right for you. It’s far worse to realize that someone is staying in your life only because of what you can offer them. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/
Send a text This year, let's commit to our promises and resolutions. I know I will, and I'm going to be my own accountability partner. So, you be yours; it's easier because we all want the best for ourselves. So, let's do it! https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/
Send a text At events, the initial greeting often comes from whoever is closest or bold enough to approach—not necessarily someone who matches your vibe, intentions, or energy. Even if the energy feels right at first, don’t stop there; keep mingling. A positive first impression doesn't always indicate long-term compatibility. Sometimes, it's simply a matter of excitement, attention, or timing. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/
Send a text I wrote a "Dear Me" letter to myself, and I want to share a part of it. In this letter, I reflect on my journey of becoming who I am. This means I am embracing the direction life is taking me without second-guessing myself. I am following my first instincts about what I want in my life and in a partner. I encourage you to write a letter to yourself as well. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/
Send a text I feel like it's becoming increasingly difficult to maintain friendships with the people we have known for a long time. While we understand that meeting new people can be challenging, we now find ourselves questioning our relationships within our own group. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/
Send a text So many women are going through this; what makes it even sadder is that some stay for years or never leave.
Send a text I believe he had a wonderful time on the date, which raises questions about why he's not texting you regularly or returning your calls. I think it's important to date multiple people for this reason. So, let's discuss it! https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/
Send a text I want you and me to be very intentional about finding friends in the New Year. From here on out, we’re paying attention to how people make us feel, how they speak to us, and how they show up when it truly matters. We’re no longer entertaining friendships out of habit or history. We want connections that are mutual—where the support, the effort, and the energy go both ways. No more collecting friendships just because we crossed paths with someone. If she’s not aligned with who we ...
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